Laboratory Technician Assistant

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Specimen Control Coordinator, Section Supervisor, or Director, the Technician Assistant receives and distributes those specimens that are brought directly to the Specimen Control area or those that arrive via pneumatic tube. He/She performs routine urinalysis (with the exception of microscopy); prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories; and performs Quality Control and preventive maintenance procedures designated for Specimen Control, with documentation of same; and assists in pre-analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Clerical and medical terminology experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and distributes specimens brought directly to the Specimen Control area or those that arrive via pneumatic tube.
• Performs routine urinalysis (with the exception of microscopy).
• Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories.
• Performs Quality Control and preventive maintenance procedures designated for Specimen Control, with documentation of same.
• Assists in pre-analytical and post-analytical Laboratory processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED